Cottage Pie vs Shepherd’s pie
Overall, Shepherd’s pie has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 3 of our comparison points versus 1.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Cottage Pie | Shepherd’s pie |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | c | c |
| NOVA group | — | 4 |
| Calories | 123 kcal | 100 kcal |
| Fat | 6.7 g | 3.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.7 g | 2.1 g |
| Sugars | 0.6 g | 1.1 g |
| Salt | 0.7 g | 0.5 g |
| Fiber | — | 1.4 g |
| Protein | 5.7 g | 5.4 g |
| Additives | 0 | 1 |
| Allergens | None listed | Gluten, Milk |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Shepherd’s pie has 19% fewer calories (100 kcal vs 123 kcal).
- Shepherd’s pie has 45% less fat (3.7 g vs 6.7 g).
- Shepherd’s pie has 43% less saturated fat (2.1 g vs 3.7 g).
- Cottage Pie has 45% less sugar (0.6 g vs 1.1 g).
- Only Shepherd’s pie lists: Gluten, Milk.
Ingredients
Cottage Pie
Not available.
Shepherd’s pie
Potato (46%), Lamb (21%), Vegetables (14%) (onion, carrot, swede), Water, Butter (milk), Milk, Cornflour, Salt, Tomato purée, Wheat flour (wheat flour, iron, thiamin, nicotinic acid, calcium carbonate), Colour (plain caramel), Pepper, Brown sugar, rosemary, garlic.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Cottage Pie or Shepherd’s pie?
Overall, Shepherd’s pie has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Shepherd’s pie has fewer calories: 100 kcal versus 123 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Cottage Pie has less sugar: 0.6 g versus 1.1 g per 100 g.